Kenworth Kenworth 1979
Model Kenworth made in 1979 by Kenworth got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and seat belts.
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V034000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 9500 | 03/20/1980 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/25/1980 | 04/02/1980 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. this fading does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting; lamps and reflective devices.consequences of defect: faded lenses produce the wrong color of light and couldmislead other drivers and cause a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V265000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1978 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 11/14/1979 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/20/1979 | 01/14/1980 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belts installed on the involved vehicles may have a false latching condition which would constitute a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the seat belt assemblies without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, passengers could beseriously injured due to inadequate retention by seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V034000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 06/25/1982 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/14/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE86068 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/29/1986 | 09/04/1986 | STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE | 86V119000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||